Has tipping in America reached a tipping point? - eviltoast
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.

Summary

Tipping in America has expanded into unexpected areas, with 72% of Americans saying it is expected in more places than five years ago, according to Pew Research.

While tipping can release feel-good neurotransmitters, a Bankrate survey found two-thirds of Americans now view it negatively, and one-third feel it’s “out of control.”

Critics highlight issues like social pressure and wage inequality, while businesses attempting no-tipping models, like a New York wine bar, have struggled to sustain them.

Many believe tipping culture has become excessive, with calls for reform growing.

  • robocall@lemmy.world
    12·
    25 days ago

    There is an established culture in the US in regards to tipping full service waitstaff. Good luck trying to break that culture without understanding the servers perspective, and why many of them defend the status quo.

    • 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works
      31·
      25 days ago

      It’s clearly not as established as you think… The goalposts keep moving. here are some (un)welcome changes i’ve noticed in my lifetime…

      • tipping people we didnt used to tip
      • tipping for takeout
      • increase in rate of tip
      • tip calculated AFTER tax

      “this is the way it’s always been done” is not only a stupid defense, but is totally false in this cse